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1938
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2020
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James Degenhardt Obituary
Erin - James Joseph Degenhardt of Erin, Born to Eternal Life Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the age of 81 years. He was born August 17, 1938 in Milwaukee. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Celine (Nee Kaestner). He is also survived by his loving children, Cynthia (Gary) Stuesser, Michael (Michelle) Degenhardt, Celine (John) Josephson and Christine (David) Schmitt, 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, his brother Albert, his sister Joan, his daughter-in-law Sue Degenhardt, nieces, nephews' other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his son Vincent and his grandson Adam and 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Mass of Resurrection is Friday August 7, 2020 at 10a.m. at St. Teresa of Calcutta in Monches, Hyw Q and Hyw K. Family will receive relative and friend from 9a.m. until the time of Mass. Interment at St. John Catholic Cemetery.
James was a retired Milwaukee police officer who served from 1964 to 1995. He was a family man, deeply devoted to his wife and family.
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Jackie Degenhardt
July 25, 2024
I remember when Jim was re-building his 1959 red Cadillac! It looked a mess when he first received it but through the years he made it into his prize possession! It looked just like the 1959 Red convertible Cadillac! He was so proud of his new car!
Joan Engel
August 31, 2020
My husband Gene Engel worked with Jim. We remember your family from St. Margaret Mary. Gene passed in May of 2017, he was 80.
It is a hard time to go through. Joan Engel
August 9, 2020
So sorry Sally , it has been so long since I have seen you. Chris always talked about you and your kids. Be Well. Camille Sincere Multra
Bob & Cheryl Schenk
August 4, 2020
Sally and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie & Donna Degenhardt-Schweda
August 3, 2020
Sending thoughts and prayers to Sal and the family!! RIP JIM
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Aug
7
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
St. Teresa of Calcutta
Hyw Q and Hyw K, Monches, WI
Aug
7
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
St. Teresa of Calcutta
Hyw Q and Hyw K, Monches, WI
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Berndt-Ledesma Hartford Funeral Home226 S. Main St., Hartford, WI 53027
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